Revised Face Covering Policy
(Updated June 11, 2021)
Per guidance by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and in accordance with the updated Executive Order released by Governor Pritzker on May 17, 2021, individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a face covering in the Elk Grove Village Public Library or while participating in programs.
Safety Guidelines
Temporarily Unavailable COVID-19 Resources
Since the start of the pandemic, the Elk Grove Village Library has followed the guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control in order to safely operate our facility.
The Elk Grove Village Public Library will continue to respect State guidelines by advising visitors over the age of 2 who are not fully vaccinated to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering and maintain a six-foot social distance while inside the Library or attending programs. Library staff who are not fully vaccinated are required to continue wearing masks and maintaining a six-foot social distance while at work.
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- Masks are optional for fully vaccinated patrons. Please continue to practice social distancing, and follow directional signage while in the building.
- Indoor and outdoor book drops are open to accept returns.
- Returned materials will no longer be quarantined.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home and utilize our virtual services.
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Services Available
- Browsing and borrowing materials in building
- Borrowing books and other materials via Curbside Pickup
- Download and streaming of ebooks, movies, and more
- Virtual assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Library card registration and renewal
- Online programs on our calendar, YouTube, and Zoom
- Remote printing
- Expanded WiFi in our south parking lot
- Limited seating with no time limits
- Newspapers
- Study rooms, Quiet Study Room, Meeting Rooms
- Book donations will be accepted starting Monday, June 14
- VHS-to-DVD conversion machine
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- Toys
- Media Room
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- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Cook County Health Department
- Elk Grove Village COVID-19 News
- Illinois COVID Data by Zip Code (Northwestern University)
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- World Health Organization
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We continue to monitor the situation in Illinois and will expand our services with your safety in mind. The Library is prepared to move back to earlier service stages if the health, safety, and well-being of our staff members and community members would require that action. To stay open, we need to stay safe.
